Dark Knight

Thanks!

Cap 1 CGC 1.5 already at over $31k!!

Here you go

I have a complete copy

Cool I'll be recording it

Times have changed now for restoration since its infancy. Back then it was "ok" to restore a vg/fn book or higher just to make it look as perfect as possible. Practically everyone in the business practiced this since it was the "in" thing to do from what I have read. Now of course professional restoration experts will not even restore a book higher than a fair/good, what Peter said, because it isn't needed and doesn't help it's value.

I agree with you Roy, even if there is no conclusive hard facts behind it . It's really the only thing that makes sense. I was just stating in general that even a collection recognized by CGC can be sold by others and not just the actual person who owned the collection.

Highly likely. He does have a history of shilling his own reserve auctions in the past as well as auctioning off most of his collection through Heritage. Not defending Doug or what not, but just because it says it came from the Schmell pedigreecomics collection doesn't mean it is him who is consigning to HA. It really can be from an actual buyer and he/she just wanted to quickly flip it for more. Whether that happens or not is anyone's guess.

Not a fan of the edge and spine tanning on the Hakes copy

I predict bidding will end at $55k

If say risky move selling so soon. Buyer probably thought because Pedigree Comics does not get enough traffic like HA that he can potentially sell for a profit. Only reasoning I can think of.

From what I have seen with reserve auctions, I also believe that some bidders tend to stay away from it. I guess they don't want to 2nd guess on what the reserve may be and is a turn-off in my opinion. No reserve auctions for a book like this tends to be the best bet, could possibly realize a higher price than what the highest bid is from a reserve auction or just a buy it now/best offer options which he has up.

I sold one privately in that grade recently. Was a gorgeous 6.0.

The beautiful eBay 6.5 old label copy just ended at $35,150 without the reserve met. What do ya guys think of the final hammer price?

Around $8k and up?

I believe so as well. It's like 1A and 1B. Both must haves!!

Cap 1 and bat 1 have been neck and neck in terms of value for years now

Definitely not Cal, I knew something is about to brew after what a couple of years not posting on here? I thought you decided to never post on here again? I'm surprised to see you back and yet I kinda miss your posts

Saw that.. definitely uncalled for

Whoa this thread has just kicked it up a notch in no time

Not going to read through the whole thread, but we've all experienced non paying buyers whether through ebay, here, etc. I don't think there's any way to avoid it because it can and does happen. Recently, I've had a buyer on ebay who made an offer for a $3000 item which I accepted. After a few days of waiting and a few messages to the buyer about the payment, I never received a message back from him at all. I decided to cancel the transaction to get my $ back on fees because I don't want to waste my time with it. If you are listing something on eBay and want a guaranteed payment to prevent bidders/buyers from not paying, then do a buy it now auction. Set your price, and click on immediate payment through PayPal required. That way, the buyer cannot buy the item without paying right away and you don't have to worry about whether or not the buyer will pay. It's worked out well for me after having multiple non paying buyers in the past.

I agree

DD 1 is what got me into vintage comics pre 1970s and it was the first silver age key I owned. Bought a fair/good copy for around $120 back then. I still think it's an undervalued and underrated key.

Beautiful copy and a pedigree to boot. Had I not have a copy in my collection I probably would jump on it. Good luck with the sale!

That 2.5 was my former copy. Wish I could've kept that one, oh well.